# Chicken Invaders 3 vs Galaxy Attack

The clearest difference is rating: Galaxy Attack at 4.7 against Chicken Invaders 3's 4.0. Galaxy Attack also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (654K vs 295). Chicken Invaders 3's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicken Invaders 3 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Galaxy Attack sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Galaxy Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Attack has 654K ratings behind it against 295, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Chicken Invaders 3's written reviews are positive against 52% of Galaxy Attack's.

Chicken Invaders 3 ships an update every 6 months, Galaxy Attack every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicken Invaders 3 | Galaxy Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-3/id552827159/reviews) | **[4.7 (654K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 295 | **654K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 67 MB | 487 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [InterAction studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/460426907) | [Dino Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777402278) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicken Invaders 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-invaders-3/id552827159)

Defend Earth from an intergalactic chicken invasion. Pilot your spaceship and fight for humanity's right to enjoy chicken dishes. Your mission is to prevent the chickens from achieving their revenge.

**Highlights:** Fight intergalactic chicken invaders, Pilot a spaceship, Defend Earth, Secure the future of chicken burgers, Ancestral right to omelettes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full game unlock | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😌 Nostalgic childhood game
- 💰 Cheap full version purchase
- 👍 Optimized mobile experience
- 🎮 Good controls (for some)
- ✨ Great graphics and soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😭 Too many ads
- 😠 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 💸 Game forces purchase
- 📱 Poor mobile controls
- ❌ No controller support (iPhone)

**Reported bugs**

- Ads appear often
- Ads are annoying
- Ads are long and unskippable
- Ads block gameplay
- Game forces purchase mid-game

**Requested features**

- Full screen mode
- Controller support for iPhone
- Game Center integration
- Airplay projection to TV
- Bluetooth controller/keyboard support


### Galaxy Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-attack-alien-shooter/id1176011642)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Action, #74 Top Free · Action, #167 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Pilot a lone spaceship to defend Earth from relentless alien swarms in this classic space shooter. Upgrade your weapons and skills to overcome increasingly difficult challenges across numerous levels and intense boss battles.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer mode, High quality graphics, Active skills, 140 levels, Boss battles, Gun and laser upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Crystal Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 2 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Military Chest x10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| X2 Win Point, Zero Lose Point | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Coin (Flash Sale) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Event Item Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| 120 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer: 400 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Event coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🕹️ Fun retro arcade style
- 👍 Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔍 Unbalanced matchmaking in PvP
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and purchases
- Rewards not registering properly
- Connectivity issues in PvP

**Requested features**

- Improved skill-based matchmaking
- More free currency and upgrades
- Ability to select purchased ships
- Reduced difficulty curve
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicken Invaders 3 free?

Chicken Invaders 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Galaxy Attack free?

Galaxy Attack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chicken Invaders 3 or Galaxy Attack?

Galaxy Attack is rated higher. Chicken Invaders 3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Galaxy Attack averages 4.7 from 654K ratings.

### Do Chicken Invaders 3 or Galaxy Attack have ads?

Both Chicken Invaders 3 and Galaxy Attack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chicken Invaders 3 or Galaxy Attack?

Chicken Invaders 3 ships an update every 6 months, and Galaxy Attack every 3 days. Most recently, Chicken Invaders 3 was updated on August 27, 2026 and Galaxy Attack on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*